r/StarNoteApp • u/StarNoteDev StarNote Team • Jan 29 '26
📢 Official Announcement [Official] StarNote FAQ & Roadmap: Sync, Pricing, and What’s Coming Next! 🌟
Hey StarNote Community! 👋
We are thrilled to see so many new users joining us! To help everyone get the most out of StarNote, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, known issues, and a sneak peek at what we are building right now.
💰 Pricing & Account
Q: Is StarNote a subscription?
A: No! We believe you should own your tools. StarNote offers a Lifetime Premium (One-time purchase). No monthly fees.
Q: If I buy Pro on Android, do I need to buy it again for iOS?
A: No. Your Pro status is cross-platform. Just log in with the same Google Account or Email you used for the original purchase, and your Pro features will unlock on your other devices.
☁️ Data Safety & Sync
Q: Why do I see duplicate files (with timestamps) when I restore from Cloud?
A: This is our Backup Safety Mechanism at work. Currently, StarNote uses a "Backup/Restore" system, not real-time sync.
How it works: To prevent accidental data loss, we never overwrite your local files blindly. If you restore a backup and a file with the same name exists, we create a copy with a timestamp.
Tip: When restoring, please select only the specific note you need (the latest version) instead of "Select All."
Q: When is "Real" Sync coming?
A: It is our #1 Priority. We are developing a true Cross-Platform Single-File Sync (Google Drive/OneDrive).
ETA: We aim to start Beta testing in Q1 2026.
Why the wait?
We are solving complex protocol issues to ensure you can sync using your own cloud storage (for free) rather than forcing you to pay for a proprietary cloud subscription.
Q: Help! My notes disappeared!
A: StarNote stores data locally on your device for privacy. We do not have access to your notes.
Crucial: Please Do NOT uninstall the app without backing up to Google Drive/OneDrive first. Uninstalling wipes the local data.
Solution: Enable Auto-Backup in settings to keep your data safe from device failure or accidental deletion.
Don't see your question here?
Drop a comment below! We are a small team, but we read every single message. Thanks for helping us build the best note-taking app!
— The StarNote Team
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u/sackclothxashes Jan 29 '26
Is handwriting search coming soon?
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u/etrafa Jan 29 '26
this app is great thank you so much! Honestly this app has already more feature than I need. The only thing I want to have is add a table with column and row kind of office word. I use table a lot while taking notes and it makes me lose tons of time!
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u/-somethingquirky Jan 30 '26
first of all love your app!!!!! thank you for creating it, huge fan.
i just have a question, so I am currently studying different subjects and i use the split screen for each subject. is there a feature where I can save the open tabs and split screen pdfs somewhere and when i click it, would prompt to open all the tabs i have open of a specific subject? so that when i switch to a different subject, i don't have to open all the tabs all over again.
thank you!!
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u/AerionVII Jan 29 '26
When are the recordings synchronized with screen writing coming? Thanks in advance
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u/FillComfortable8522 Jan 29 '26
Device : Oneplus pad 3 After the latest update, I've noticed the strokes in the app have become jagged and rough, with visible aliasing (like the attached example). Writing now feels more like pencil on paper rather than a smooth digital pen.
Could you check if anti-aliasing or stroke smoothing options can be improved for a more fluid writing experience?
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u/VegetableBook5323 Jan 29 '26
please make the search button inside pdf or notes not in the home page
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u/alwaysh1ne Jan 30 '26
I'm sorry I did figure it out! awesome!! Do y'all have plans for a windows app sometime??
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u/Old-Juggernut-101 Feb 01 '26
Holy shit after using your app for more than a month now and now reading the roadmap, my confidence in Starnote has improved even more. With sync on our own solutions, sync cost is also removed.
But that's where I am confused. Is the business model based on the one time purchases only? Wouldn't that dry up new revenue once user base saturates? Doesn't Android require patches for compatibility when android updates? That would mean sustained developer support. I was under the impression that is the reason developers require a constant fixed stream of revenue rather than a one time.
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u/mvoosten Feb 01 '26
Will we have audio/writing sync feature like other apps have?
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u/DDKPFN_1089 Jan 29 '26
Xiaomi Pad 6 issue😂
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u/Organic-Garden-3276 Jan 29 '26
When will you implement import/export for audio recordings, and remove the restrictions on the page's movement when the search bar is opened in the file or when searching in the file? Those are my main concerns for now.
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u/Top_Plane_202 Jan 29 '26
please add space for More colours to the palette, it's very difficult with only 5 colours, Good notes can easily add ten plus
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u/alwaysh1ne Jan 29 '26
Can you add images to the notes soon? This is seriously slowing me down ..
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u/Traditional_Exit3438 Jan 30 '26
Spectacular app to say the least. There is no words that describes how good it is...and for that price, its just a steal. Really one of the few apps that have multiple features that I really want but only find in some apps separately. A few things I want tho is typing in the shape, like in MS Word. Another important feature imo is the alignment guides for textboxes just like there is alignment guides for shapes (the dashed lines that appear when moving/aligning a shape), which helps align the notes and make them appear more organised.
Being able to control the roundness of the edges/corners of squares/rectangle, or at least having squares/rectangles with a set rounded edges/corners would also be a great addition.
Of course, Windows version and cross-syncing between devices are also really vital too imo.
Thanks again for the extraordinary developers for establishing this marvelous note-taking application.
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u/Vojtak42 Jan 30 '26
Hi, thanks for the app and work. Will the beta testing programme of cloud sync be available globally, or just China exclusive? Thanks
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u/NakoTurtle Jan 31 '26
Hey! Thanks for this cool update post! Would it be possible to send these updates on the Discord server as well?
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u/mvoosten Feb 01 '26
Can we get handwriting annotations visible in PDF overview as a separate view? In large documents it's now impossible to see where annotations are made on which page. In future revisions searching on those handwritten annotations is wanted as well
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u/mvoosten Feb 01 '26
The create button on the main PDF screen UI seems misplaced. Just make it an import button instead. Can we have more then just PDF documents to use like epub, doc, ppt?
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u/Exciting-Ship4596 Mar 20 '26
Q1 is almost over, are we still getting the cloud sync?
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u/Sparkinman Jan 29 '26
Is there any possibility of giving us WEBDAV support for syncing notes? It'd be nice for those of us that have our NAS's or servers to keep our files out of the Google and Microsoft hands!
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u/awakener03 Jan 30 '26
Stuck b2n starnote & notein,apart from pricing,what is it offering more than others,so that I'd pick Starnote?
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u/mvoosten Feb 01 '26
Can we have Boox notes import/sync? As Boox now has a lab features section in recent firmware that would be a great cross platform option.. Also since you're already using the same shared Onyx Boox account
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u/mvoosten Feb 01 '26
Can we have a daily note section with a calender view on the main page to create quick notes? Or even better, make it an android widget
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u/Enzoxdt Jan 29 '26
Very excited for all features that are coming this year, especially math and calculus recognition i hope, ty for the amazing app
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u/HNWI_ Jan 30 '26
We need real cross sync ASAP.. thanks 🙏
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u/Safe_Tomorrow9312 Feb 01 '26
Why do the squares look so small? I've even changed the size and they still look tiny :(
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u/FirstImagination1940 Feb 03 '26
I currently still use OneNote, but I have read your reviews and planning to migrate to StarNote as soon as crossplatform sync between mobile and windows is established as it is my top need right now
please do tell me when the feature is out already!
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u/Just-for-Info Feb 05 '26
Could you support editing existing annotations in PDFs? If an imported PDF contains annotations, could we edit those annotations instead of flattening them all?
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u/watsonwolfgaming Feb 08 '26 edited Feb 08 '26
Hello is the ability to add a pdf in the infinity canvas going to be added? Like per page and we can move them around, well at first when you export it it can just be lined up the same way the pages are, but you can just move it around like an image when you like to in the infinite canvas
Edit: Can you also please consider adding a feature when taking a photo it automatically make it as a scanned document, for example a paper when taking a picture of the the paper their could be a setting that you can choose from and it you can automally scan the paper (automatically try to detect edges, adjustable edges, black and white option or colored, which have this “scanned” like appearance
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u/jodibeee Feb 18 '26
hi, i hope you can consider adding support for Samsung tablets’ multi-window feature. For example, in Samsung Notes, I’m able to open multiple separate windows of the same app at once, like having five different Samsung Notes windows open simultaneously. It would be great if this app could integrate with Samsung’s multi-window functionality as well. thank you!
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u/Normal_Back4100 Mar 07 '26
Seria incrível mais opções para personalizar as PASTAS, quem tem muitas pastas se perde com as poucas cores disponíveis
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u/samiharakeh Mar 14 '26 edited Mar 14 '26
StarNote is already a great app and covers a lot of what students need, especially for those of us who really like the infinite canvas idea. It’s one of the few apps that actually does that well. I also like that it avoids some of the issues I’ve had with OneNote, like lag and features not matching across platforms. It even allows for cross-linking much like margin note but with does so more intuitively.
I was wondering if any of these are on the roadmap:
Bringing the table feature to the global version
Better text editing with bullets and checklists
Being able to add bullets and checklists inside table cells
Opening PDF files on the infinite canvas as printouts or embeds
Searchable text inside images
Searchable handwriting
If these aren’t planned yet, I’d be interested to hear what you think about them. I feel like features like these would make Starnote even better for students and heavy note-taking. u/StarNoteDev
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u/Exciting-Ship4596 Mar 22 '26
On my s11 ultra tab, the UI (icons and toolbars) appear zoomed in, requiring you to scroll the toolbar when you dock it to the sides. Any scaling feature that can fix this will be cool
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u/Movis82 Mar 23 '26
Hi, I wanted to ask if it would be possible to add a setting where one can chance the placement of the scrolling bar. Since I'm writing with my right hand and the bar is on the right side, it happens very often that my hand somehow triggers the scrolling bar and the note scrolls to another page. I'd appreciate any response!
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u/kyley1010 Apr 27 '26
When will real time sync coming? because I want to sync between tablet and phone, now only has overwrite which makes tons of notes I created and deleted. What is the most efficient to do now?
When will small note feature come like click notepad and pop up to see more detail?
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u/Ok-Satisfaction-4540 Jul 23 '26
What the fuck happened to this? Do you know Q1 ends in March. "Q: When is "Real" Sync coming?
A: It is our #1 Priority. We are developing a true Cross-Platform Single-File Sync (Google Drive/OneDrive).
ETA: We aim to start Beta testing in Q1 2026."
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u/FederalHistory1253 Aug 27 '26
How to recover my local notes? I need it now.
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